SUISEKI TADAMIGAWA
USD 1,500.00
Material_Naturally occurring or shaped rock collected in river to appreciate, Wood base
Origin_Japan
Period_Antique / Unidentified
Dimensions_W27cm D13cm H13.5cm
Product Number_#0027
Description_The history of suiseki in Japan begins during the reign of Empress Suiko. These stones are not just any stones which can be found in nature; they must be expressive stones and have a special shape, colour and texture to be categorised as suiseki. There is a distinction between landscape and object stones. The former reflect landscapes such as mountains, lakes or rivers, while other stones have object shapes that resemble animals or sculptures. The stones are of natural origin and are found in rivers, oceans and karst areas. They are not allowed to be reshaped. An exception is the cutting of stones to have a flat base, so they can be placed stably on a daiza, suiban or doban, to be displayed properly. However, this diminishes their value in the eyes of some enthusiasts.